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how can i legally start photography business?

from home. how can I legally start my own photography business and what do I need??? im very good taking pics. I have done a few photoshoots for friends and family for free. and of course my own sons photos. they all look very professional. how can i get clients and do this and make money ?

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1. apply for a business license, advertise. dont expect too much too soon...start a website. it can cost as little as 10 dollars a month. also ask local businesses if you can display a picture/flyer with your contact info in their store...good luck
2. Register the business with the tax man. Go out and market the business (find customers) Marketing depends on what you are going to do, where you live and little details like that. Check your local area, see if there other similar types of businesses as you plan and use any info you get to help develop your own business.
3. Go to the IRS website and apply for an EIN. If you don't know all the tax laws, you'll want to talk to an accountant too.
4. Conduct an oline search to determine that the name you select for your business is not currently in use. Then get the name of your business registered to protect it from someone else from using it. After you select a name, go to the bank or credit union and open a checking account in that name. They will also assist you in filing out all of the proper paperwork for tax purposes and assign you an EIN tax number for filing your taxes with the IRS. Next open a website in that business name to advertise yourself. I use Go Daddy dot com for a very reasonable price of about $58. per year. Be sure to download your best work for your customers to see there. Be sure to get business cards printed with the business name and website address. be sure you also have a GREAT portfolio of your work to show potential customers your work. After this you'll also need an advertising budget to print flyers, but space in the Yellow Pages or newspapers. Much of this advertising is also done by word of mouth. Be sure to keep receipts on EVERYTHING you purchase and use it as a tax deduction. That includes thing like photo equipment, computer equipment, internet fees, travel expenses, etc.... You can also deduct money if you convert a spare room into a "studio". It also never hurts to get advice from an accountant regarding all of this. he will also have a lot of questions to ask you which can save you headaches down the road.